Ann Hoogenboom and Harrison Grubbs have joined forces with the 50 people at KSV already focused on sustainable energy marketing. Hoogenboom joins KSV as mission and brand manager for the New York- and Vermont-based advertising agency.
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Marie Thresher has joined New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) as Enterprise Risk Program Manager. Ms Thresher’s experience includes over 20 years of expertise within the financial services industry. She holds a BS in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and holds multiple certifications in information systems, risk and audit.
Norwich Solar Technologies is pleased to announce that solar industry veteran Jim Merriam has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer where he will continue his mission of making it easy for businesses, schools, and municipalities to go solar, save money, and do good for the community. Jim comes to Norwich Solar Technologies from SunCommon where he was Vice President of Operations.
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to announce, Mike Trombley has joined the firm as a REALTOR. As the owner of Advance Music Center in Burlington, Mike has been an integral part of the region's music and arts industry for decades. For the last 25 years, he has had a hand in all aspects of the business - committed to making Advance Music Vermont's premier music store.
Attorney Peter B Kunin has been elected managing partner and chief executive officer of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. He replaces Paul H Ode, Jr, who served as managing partner for the past nine years. “DRM partners have made an excellent choice in electing Peter Kunin to lead the firm,” Ode said.
Niki Hayes of Williston, VT recently was awarded the designation of Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), a professional designation conferred by the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society (the AIMS Society). The AIMS Society is the only insurance organization dedicated solely to recognizing training and service quality among property and casualty insurance personnel.
The Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner Martha Roberts. With this appointment, Roberts also joins the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group. Roberts earned a dual master’s degree in Nursing and as an Acute and Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Catering By Dale, an 18 year old local successful catering company has been acquired by Susan Thompson of Vermont Made Weddings to offer full-service, one-stop event planning services. CBD Events LLC continues to offer upscale catering including planning, consulting, floral design, bar service and a new food truck.
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced that Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has hired Sarah Woodward of Barre for the position of Development Underwriter. Woodward comes to VHFA from Aeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she worked as a site manager and compliance technician for affordable housing developments.
The Board of Directors of the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe, VT is excited to announce that Deb Taylor has been selected as their new Executive Director. Deb worked for 11 years as Director at Camp Sewataro in Sudbury, MA and brings extensive experience in leadership, administration, communications, events, and development to VTSSM as it moves into a new era.
Circus Smirkus today announced that Jennifer Carlo, PhD, has been named the new Executive Director of the circus arts education organization.
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Hospital has appointed Douglas S DiVello to the position of chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2018. DiVello is replacing Roger Allbee, who announced his plans to retire last July. DiVello was the CEO at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, NY from 2012-2017.